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Senior Project Manager - Commercial in Detroit

Date Posted: 09 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Senior Project Manager — Commercial Construction

Location: Southeast Michigan / Detroit Area

Compensation: $125,000–$165,000 annually, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

An established commercial general contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a diverse commercial construction background. Strong multifamily experience is highly valued.

The ideal candidate can lead complex projects, manage financial performance, and build productive relationships with clients, design partners, subcontractors, and field teams.

Local candidates with established market connections are preferred. Candidates considering relocation may be considered when they bring particularly strong multifamily experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project delivery from preconstruction coordination through closeout.

  • Manage budgets, contracts, schedules, procurement, and financial forecasts.

  • Coordinate project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and external partners.

  • Review project scopes and resolve contractual or constructability concerns.

  • Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, billing, and reporting.

  • Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions.

  • Maintain client relationships and communicate project risks and progress.

  • Mentor project team members and promote consistent management practices.

  • Support quality, safety, and successful turnover.

Qualifications

  • Substantial commercial construction project management experience.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and manage financial accountability.

  • Diverse commercial project exposure.

  • Strong multifamily experience is a significant advantage.

  • Knowledge of subcontractor scopes, construction sequencing, and contract administration.

  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

  • Southeast Michigan relationships and market knowledge preferred.

Interested in learning more?

Send your updated resume to Brandon Hill, Search Consultant at GPAC Construction.

Call/Text: 743-223-5229 Email: brandon.hill@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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